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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,890, 328,258.04 and 130,431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,890, 328,258.04 and 130,431.80 is: 179,979.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,890 : 328,258.04 = 130,431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,890/328,258.04 = 130,431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,890x = 328,258.04 × 130,431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,890x = 42,815,287,021.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,815,287,021.67/237,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,979.35

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